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Laikipia Air Base (HKNY/NYK) — Nanyuki, Kenya
Laikipia Air Base (HKNY/NYK) serves Nanyuki, Kenya. This is a mid-sized airport Field elevation is 6250 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HKNY
- Name: Laikipia Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 0.032933
- Longitude: 37.026901
- Elevation: 6250 ft
- Country: Kenya
- Municipality: Nanyuki
- IATA Code: NYK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
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Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Kenya Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 2d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); 24 hours possible with complete docs
- Landing Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); longer recommended for first-time operators
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require KCAA notification, 2-3 days for processing.
Active NOTAMs
M0006/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AIRCRAFT DEPARTING LAIKIPIA FLY DUE NORTH TO AVOID OVERFLYING THE MAJOR TOWNS AND LOCATIONS AROUND NANYUKI UNTIL LEVEL OFF BEFORE THEY TURN NORTHWEST TOWARDS HDAM.
2026-06-04 16:59:00
2026-09-24 23:59:00
M0005/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
ALL INBOUND FLIGHTS TO LAIKIPIA AIR BASE (LAB) SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SSR PROCEDURES: MODE S SHALL BE SWITCHED OFF UPON ENTERING KENYAN CIVIL AIRSPACE EN ROUTE TO LAB. TRANSPONDER (TXPR) SHALL BE SWITCHED OFF UPON ENTERING MILITARY AIRSPACE OR WHEN HANDED OVER TO MILITARY ATC, WHICHEVER O…
2026-06-04 16:52:00
2026-09-24 23:59:00
M0004/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
ALL INBOUND AIRCRAFT SHALL CONTACT KINGFISH 30 MIN PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO LAIKIPIA AIR BASE (LAB). UHF: 337.8 VHF: 154.3 EARLY COORDINATION REQUIRED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM AIRFLOW POSSIBLE.
2026-06-01 15:21:00
2026-08-31 23:59:00
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- Does HKNY require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Laikipia Air Base (Kenya).
- Where is HKNY located?
- Laikipia Air Base (HKNY) is located in Nanyuki, Kenya.
- What is the IATA code for HKNY?
- The IATA code for Laikipia Air Base is NYK.